antiprogestin en · NOUN
Etymology
From anti- + progestin.
Meanings
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Any substance that prevents cells from making or using progesterone.
Antiprogestins may stop some cancer cells from growing and they are being studied in the treatment of breast cancer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| antiprogestins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt antiprogestina (any substance that prevents cells from making or using progesterone)